How we cite our quotes: Chapter.paragraph
Quote #1
"Thank the Lord." Carlo closes his eyes. He makes the sign of the cross and ends with prayer hands shaking toward the ceiling. When he opens his eyes again, they're wet and bright. "I'm counting on you. Understand?" (2.58)
In this Catholic household, God is referenced in many casual ways, like when Carlo is exasperated with Calogero.
Quote #2
"Don't they teach you hope in school?" I ask. "A church school and no hope? Baptists got it all wrong." (4.27)
Calo's just being cheeky here, trying to flirt a bit with his favorite girl, but it also implies an ancient rivalry between religions and the critiques they have.
Quote #3
[…] I would never set foot in a Baptist church, for the sake of my dead mama's spirit, which is as Catholic as spirits get. (4.31)
This is another example of religious identity being closely connected to a sense of loyalty to family. Does it kind of seem like Calo has blinders on when it comes to religion? Like he acts out of principle instead of thinking for himself?